Petro Poroshenko
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: from comedian to war-time leader

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: from comedian to war-time leader
The one-time actor turned Ukrainian president is winning global plaudits for his brave leadership
3 Mar 2022
Ukraine warns of ‘full-scale war’ with Russia

Ukraine warns of ‘full-scale war’ with Russia
Trump threatens to cancel G20 meeting with Putin over ‘aggressive’ behaviour
28 Nov 2018
Ukraine declares martial law

Ukraine declares martial law
Tensions with Russia escalate as world powers urge both sides back from the brink
27 Nov 2018
Russia seizes Ukrainian naval ships in Black Sea

Russia seizes Ukrainian naval ships in Black Sea
At least six Ukrainian sailors have been injured as tensions between Kiev and Moscow flare
26 Nov 2018
Michael Cohen ‘took secret payment from Ukraine’

Michael Cohen ‘took secret payment from Ukraine’
Lawyer was allegedly paid $400,000 to set up meeting between Donald Trump and Ukraine’s president
24 May 2018
UKRAINE: US warns Russia over ceasefire violations

UKRAINE: US warns Russia over ceasefire violations
US president and German Chancellor threaten Russia with more sanctions over Ukraine
9 Jun 2015
Ukraine: Russian troops and tanks cross border, Nato says

Ukraine: Russian troops and tanks cross border, Nato says
Incursion could violate the peace treaty as Ukrainian troops prepare for combat operations in the east
13 Nov 2014

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Why has Putin agreed to 'ceasefire' with Ukraine?

Why has Putin agreed to 'ceasefire' with Ukraine?
Presidents Putin and Poroshenko agree to steps towards a truce as US and EU sanctions bite in Russia
3 Sep 2014
Ukraine: Russia accused of new military incursion

Ukraine: Russia accused of new military incursion
Analysts say Russia may be trying to establish a land corridor through Ukraine to Crimea
28 Aug 2014
Ukraine and Russia promise 'roadmap' to peace after talks 

Ukraine and Russia promise 'roadmap' to peace after talks
Putin and Poroshenko agree to work together, but Russia says it's up to Kiev to end the fighting
27 Aug 2014
Is Putin abandoning Ukraine's rebels?

Is Putin abandoning Ukraine's rebels?
Analysts believe the Russian president may be looking for a way to save face by withdrawing support for pro-Russian separatists
21 Aug 2014
Ukraine: refugees 'burnt alive' in convey attack

Ukraine: refugees 'burnt alive' in convey attack
Ukraine forces and pro-Russian rebels blame each other for attack outside eastern city of Luhansk
18 Aug 2014